Placid Pelling pulls most of the visitors for its representative status in history, nature and culture of the state.

Situated at an altitude of 6,800 ft, it offers good view of entire mountain ranges including the Koktang, Kumbhakarna, Rathong, Kabru, Dom, Kanchenjunga, Pandim, Zopuno, Shimbho, Narsing, Siniyalchu and others. Pelling is as close as you can get to Kanchenjunga without leaving the material comfort of good hotels and due to its advantageous location, many hotels and lodges have come up in and around Pelling offering various categories of accommodation.

Ideal time to visit Pelling
Anytime except the monsoon (mid June - August)
N.B. Light woolen cloth in summer & warm clothing in winter. A foldable handy umbrella may be useful.

What to see :

Pemayangtse Monastery: Pemayangtse literally means 'Perfect Sublime Lotus'. This is one of the oldest and most important monasteries of Sikkim. Founded in 1705, this monastery belongs to the Nyingma-pa sect. The three-storied building of the monastery houses a good collection of wall paintings and sculptures. On the third floor of the monastery, there is a seven-tiered painted wooden model of the abode of Guru Rimpoche, complete with rainbows, angels and the whole panoply of Buddha and bodhisattva. In January/ February every year, a religious dance called 'Cham' is performed in Pemayangtse.

Sangachoeling Monastery: 45 minutes walk from Pelling will take you to this second oldest monastery of Sikkim.

Khechepalri Lake: Khechepalri Lake is considered one of the sacred lakes of Sikkim. The lake remains hidden in the rich forest cover. It is believed that birds do not permit even a single leaf to float on the lake surface.

Sangay Waterfall: 10 km from Pelling.

Where to Stay :

Norbu Gang Resort- Super Deluxe
Hotel Phamrong - Deluxe
Newa Regency - Deluxe
Green Valley - Standard